While the name of Deep Purple’s tour might suggest the end of the road for the band, bassist Roger Glover believes they could carry on for up to four more years – and InFinite may not be their final album

He says: “The record company came up with that title anyway. They’re hedging their bets. The idea of announcing a final show like Sabbath has just done – none of us wanted that.

“So we thought, ‘Sod it, let’s just keep going.’ But then no one knows what’s around the corner. It seems the fashion these days is to drop dead – which is kind of frightening when people younger than you are suddenly gone.”

Deep Purple are the cover stars of the brand new issue of Classic Rock magazine which is on sale now and features interviews with all five members.

Other artists in this month’s issue include Jethro Tull, Mastodon, Thunder, Jimi Hendrix, The Magpie Salute and a look back at the life and music of the late John Wetton.